May 31, 2009: George Tiller Murdered

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🗓️ 31 May 2022

⏱️ 11 minutes

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After previously surviving an assassination attempt and the firebombing of his office, 67-year-old reproductive health advocate George Tiller was murdered while attending church. Parcasters, we have exciting news! Our first book hits bookshelves July 12th. Don’t miss this chilling summer read that takes you deep into the darkest sides of human nature. Learn more and grab your copy at www.parcast.com/cults! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. On this day in 2009, reproductive health advocate George Tiller was murdered at his church.
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0:55.1	Due to the graphic nature of these crimes, listener discretion is advised.
0:59.3	This episode includes descriptions of murder.
1:02.0	We advise extreme caution for children under 13.
1:05.5	Today, we're covering the politically motivated murder of George Tiller.
1:10.5	His killer was violently obsessed with the anti-abortion
1:14.0	movement. Now let's go back to Wichita, Kansas on May 31, 2009. The Tillers went to the
1:24.7	Reformation Lutheran Church regularly on Sundays,
1:28.3	and that morning the church was having a celebration of international music.
1:32.9	Dr. Tiller was an usher.
1:34.9	His wife took her normal place in the pews,
1:37.3	while the doctor greeted new arrivals.
1:40.3	George Tiller considered himself a man of faith
1:43.1	and thought of church as his safe space.
1:46.0	While he had to worry about protesters, legal battles, and physical threats six days a week,
1:52.0	Sunday was his true day of rest.
1:56.0	As the last few congregants took their seats, an African song started to play. Out in the lobby, Dr. Tiller
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